Gratiot County Herald - Miscellaneous

Academy of Performing Arts to help local community participate in National Dance Day

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 12:40:23 UT

On Thursday, July 29, a free hip hop class will be offered at The Academy of Performing Arts (319 N. State Street, Alma) at 6:30 pm for dancers, non-dancers, children and adults.

Achievements & Honors - (published July 22, 2010)

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 12:35:08 UT

Your ballot is on the way! - Voters now able to track absentee ballots online

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 13:17:39 UT

“I’m pleased to highlight the newest feature available on the Michigan Voter Information Center Web site,” said Land, Michigan’s chief elections officer.

Disability Rights Agency is making sure that all polling places in the state are free of physical barriers

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 13:15:49 UT

As the 2010 election season approaches, Michigan Protection and Advocacy Service (MPAS) and the Department of State and local election officials are partnering to ensure that all Michigan polls are fully accessible by the November 2, 2010 general election.

Deadlines approach for filing campaign finance statements - Candidates, committees reminded of online filing opportunities

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 13:13:46 UT

Secretary of State Terri Lynn Land recently reminded candidates and committees to meet upcoming campaign finance filing deadlines or risk paying late filing fees.

Annual Community Vacation Bible School begins July 25

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 12:40:14 UT

The Ithaca Church of God, located at 624 Barber Street, (in partnership with the Ithaca United Methodist, First Presbyterian and Edgewood Church of God) is hosting the annual Community Vacation Bible School beginning Sunday, July 25, through Thursday, July 29, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. each evening.

Blood Drives to be held

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 12:37:35 UT

With the month of July in full swing, American Red Cross officials would like to thank everyone who has attempted to donate blood this summer and encourages all eligible donors to make an appointment before summer’s end.

Alma Area Used Book Sale Group accepting books for fall sale

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 12:35:01 UT

Anyone who would like to donate books may contact Lynne at 463-6697, Joyce at 875-3264, or Randy at 681-5298.

Artists and crafters wanted for Lucky MacDuck Community Day

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 12:33:13 UT

Saturday, Sept. 11

Friends of the Maple River to hold meeting

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 12:31:35 UT

Wednesday, Aug. 4

National seat belt use has jumped from 1994

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 12:29:39 UT

The number of drivers and passengers who use seat belts has been climbing nationwide, according to statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and “Click It or Ticket” campaigns.

Achievements & Honors - (published July 22, 2010)

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 12:28:11 UT

Secretary Land proposes tax form checkoff to expand Michigan Organ Donor Registry

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 13:59:41 UT

Michigan residents wishing to sign up as organ donors could simply check a box on their annual tax form, under a proposal offered today by Secretary of State Terri Lynn Land.

Secretary of State online application for businesses, lenders wins international award

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 13:57:41 UT

Michigan’s new Web-based application for Uniform Commercial Code filings has won a 2010 Merit Award from the International Association of Commercial Administrators, a group representing commercial code and business registration administrators, Secretary of State Terri Lynn Land announced.

Women, Infants & Children program works for Gratiot County residents

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 13:05:34 UT

Two hundred thousand moms, babies and children less than 5 years of age currently receive nutritious foods from the Michigan Women, Infants & Children (WIC) program; that’s one out of every two babies born in Michigan.